On the hunt for Research Analyst jobs, R&D roles, or Consulting jobs in London? Want to work for one of the UK’s leading financial consultancies? This R&D Analyst role in London could be the right fit for you - apply now! Company profile - Financial consultancy In this R&D Analyst job, you will be joining the London offices of an award-winning innovation funding consultancy, who are a certified B Corp and a Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 winner!
As trusted advisers, they are passionate about helping innovative UK businesses to thrive. They do this by supporting access to the government’s vital grants and incentives schemes which reward UK companies who are seeking to develop, extend, or improve products, services, devices or knowledge in a particular field.
The government provided £7.6bn of support to the most innovative companies in the UK in 2021-22, and this wants to continue enabling this figure to increase year on year.
Job description – Research Analyst In this R&D Analyst role in London, you’ll will be undertaking the firm’s internal technical training program to have a strong understanding of R&D.
Through research and client workshops you will gain sector knowledge and identify R&D activities, detailing any comparable/routine technologies used. From this, you will have a clear understanding of the R&D criteria and will assist clients through the enquiry process and enquiry conference calls.
Please see the full responsibilities below:
Key responsibilities - Research Analyst In this Research Consultant job, your responsibilities will include:
- Undertaking the firm’s internal technical training program to gain a solid understanding of R&D Tax legislation.
- Understanding the R&D eligibility criteria and applying these concepts across a wide range of sectors.
- Assisting with guiding clients through the enquiry process.
- Analysing HMRC enquiry letters and assisting with drafting responses concerning relevant case law and R&D Tax legislation.
- Organising and participating in enquiry workshops and proposing response strategies.
- Drafting and peer review enquiry responses.
- Analysing financial information and preparing responses to HMRC’s financial questions.
- Researching relevant legislation/case law for particular enquiries.
- Keeping up to date on current/future R&D legislation.
Job requirements - Research Analyst For this R&D Analyst job, the company are looking for:
- 2:1 from University or an equivalent qualification.
- At least 2 years of commercial experience – prior knowledge of the R&D incentives and/or related innovation funding from outside the sector is desirable but not essential.
- Experience working in a collaborative environment that thrives on sharing ideas and feedback.
- The ability to communicate effectively, clearly, and concisely in both written and verbal form.
- A natural problem-solving mindset: the ability to think critically and conduct your own research around a given topic.
- A genuine interest and curiosity in Software, Science, Technology & Innovation.
- The capabilities to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges.
- The ability to actively listen to others and ensure that they are understood.
- The flexibility to take on change, shifting tasks and priorities when circumstances dictate (hint: this happens a lot in a fast-paced consultancy).
Looking for Research jobs, R&D Analyst jobs or Consulting roles in London? Are you a technically-minded graduate with great research and communication skills? Then waste no time - apply for this R&D Analyst job in London today!
